Summer Dance/Gala Event | Evening | Saturday | June 19

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As the sun started to set, the lights officially came on at the new community center! The building was now complete, its walls gleaming and solid in the waning light. As people began to arrive, they would notice decorations lining the tiled and bright corridors, leading them towards the large auditorium where the dance was being held.

Once inside the auditorium, there were more decorations. Streamers in the colors of summer hung from the rafters and painted the walls. There were fresh flowers in every corner and on every table, bringing fragrance and festiveness to the room. The lights were low in the auditorium, dimmed to provide both mood and setting to this party in the evening.

There were several long tables stocked full with foods of all kinds and there was even a bar with an expert bartender who'd be happy to serve you. Tips were welcome but not mandatory. Large speakers hung in the corners of the room, installed to provide the latest and greatest sound system to the new building.

Everything was completed, everything was ready so it was time to enjoy yourselves!

[OCD UP! Have fun! | Arrive | Food/Mingling | Shadowy Corners | Ladies Room | Mens Room | Dancing | OOC | Post II]

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Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Scully actually was aware of that. But her head had hurt too much to go in search of any vitamins for most of the day. "Maybe some juice." Waaaay over there. No. Sitting was good. "It did? Other people were-- not themselves?" Come to think of it. "Sex Ed Class was a little weird yesterday. Not just me, I mean."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"Stay there."

That was an order, yes. Rosalind walked off without checking to see if it would be obeyed. (She assumed it would be. Rosalind was like that.)

When she came back, a few minutes later, it was with both a plate of a bread roll or two, cheese cubes and little finger sausages, and a glass of orange juice. She set them down on the table in front of Scully with a look.

"A great many were apparently effected."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

Scully had raised an eyebrow at her back until that started to hurt. Owie.

When Rosalind returned, Scully tried to return the look with a scowl, but the orange juice really did look good, so she reached for it and carefully started to sip. "That's-- I don't want to say it's good? But it's reassuring, that I'm not the only one. Not just for not feeling like the only stupid one. I woke up in the graveyard this morning. Anything could have happened."

Hmm. Maybe, possibly, a cheese cube. Tiny mouse bites.

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"My understanding is that you were fairly safe on the island," she said, watching like a hawk as Scully drank and nibbled. "And that embarrassment wil be the largest repercussion in most cases."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"That's good. I'm glad nothing invaded last night." Mmmm. Juice. Scully closed her eyes and rubbed her head, then added, "Jacob came and got Claudia and I. I'm just glad she drunk-dialed him last night." A wry look. "So this didn't effect you at all?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"Not at all," she admitted. "I was unaware there was anything unusual happening until radio. I spent most of the day walking along the beach."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

"Wish I could say the same. Sex Ed class, which was... right. Wrecking the trebuchet project with Claudia. And then drunken antics in Caritas." Hmmmmm. A roll would be good now. "Thank you for getting this for me. You really didn't have to."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Rosalind raised her eyebrows. Yes, she had.

"You're welcome," she said, choosing to ignore the rest of it. "Is it anything that cannot be repaired?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Scully considered the trebuchet in lieu of Sex Ed Class, and apologizing to Dean. Because he probably didn't think he needed one. "No, I think we can fix it. It was only half-way built anyway. We were testing it a few days ago, but it still needed more height and stabilizing." Heh. "And we didn't set fire to anything." She paused. "I still have to call Mulder and apologize for drunk-dialing him."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Rosalind's laugh was short but real. "You did not," she said, surprised. "What will he think of your school now?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

"God, I have no idea. Especially given what Claudia said to him when I handed the phone over." Scully facepalmed and tried not to laugh. Mostly because it made her head hurt. "Although he owes me at least one get-out-of-mocking-free card, from the last time he did something stupid." More juice. Yes. And another bite of roll. "...Oh, God, I told him to come visit because I missed him." Aaaargh.

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"Do you think he will?" she asked, taking a seat and suppressing a smile.

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"Possibly." It would be like him to show up, then call so they could meet somewhere without giving away his age. "Although his internship might interfere for a while." Mmmph. Another bite of cheese. "You should try this, it's good." She tilted her head at Rosalind. "How are you? I haven't seen you as much since we moved into the cabins?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

[give-areason.livejournal.com]

"I'm not hungry right now," she said easily. And it was true. Rosalind had been nibbling earlier. "I am... as well as can be expected."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Scully gave her a questioning look. "That doesn't actually sound like you're 'well.'" She tilted her head. "You look like you've recovered more from being ill?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"Physically?" Rosalind glanced at her. "I am doing much better. Not quite at my old level, but getting closer by the day."

She could train again!

"Otherwise... there's been a few things," she admitted. "I would not mind your advice, if you had any to offer, after the dance. It's... not a topic I'd care for right now."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"I'm glad to hear you're feeling better," Scully said, then frowned. "Of course. Later is fine. We'll be back in our room on Monday, where we can talk without any interruptions." Or anyone overhearing.

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"That would be fine," she said with a nod. "And it has not been all bad. I was told I should wear a dress for tonight."

That had not happened, as Scully could see.

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Scully's lips turned up at the corners, and she said, "It's traditional. Though not required. Not a fan of dresses?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"I prefer pants," she admitted. "And a suit looks quite sharp."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"You make it look good," Scully offered, still smiling. "Who was saying you needed to wear a dress?"

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

[give-areason.livejournal.com]

"Jacob," she said. "He is convinced that I need to have more fun."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

"Some people don't believe in quiet fun. Although I'm not sure where the dress comes into it," Scully said, trying to hide a smirk. "Jacob's very nice, though. As my recent experience can attest."

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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Rosalind arched her eyebrows.

"It would encourage him."

Which was, in her opinion, a bad thing.

Re: Shadowy Corners [Summer Dance 06/19]

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"Ohh," Scully said, with the tiniest lilt in her voice. She covered her expression by popping one of the little sausage pieces in her mouth, and not hating it. She considered. "He's very tall."

Which would be a drawback for her, but not necessarily Rosalind.